‘Padma Shri’ Sulagitti Narasamma passes away
Bengaluru, December 25: Padmashree Sulagitti Narasamma who was suffering from age related health problems, passed away at BGS Global Hospital in the city on Tuesday. She was 98.
Hailed from Krishnapura in Pavagada taluk in Tumakur district, Narasamma was an expert midwife in a time when there were no hospitals and doctors.
In her lifetime, she has performed more than 1500 traditional deliveries. She was a boon for rural pregnant women of the region.
Considering her tireless service in deprived regions of Karnataka, the Central government has honoured Narasamma with prestigious civilian award ‘Padma Shri’ in 2018.
various organizations have honoured Narasamma for her contributions to the healthcare in rural areas, . She received D. Devaraj Urs award in 2012, Kittur Rani Chennamma award in 2013, lifetime national award, Kannada Rajyotsav award and other awards. In 2018, Tumakur university conferred honorary doctorate award on Narasamma.
She was treated in Siddaganga hospital in Tumakur for respiratory and lungs related problems. She was given tracheostomy treatment. Since her condition was critical, she was admitted to BGS hospital in Bengaluru.
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Over 150 two-wheelers gutted in fire at Varanasi's Cantt railway station
Varanasi (UP) (PTI): Over 150 two-wheelers were destroyed in a fire that broke out at a parking stand in Varanasi's Cantt railway station, officials said on Saturday.
There were no reports of any casualties.
The incident took place on Friday night when the fire erupted near the platform one parking stand, according to railway officials.
Upon receiving information about the incident, teams from the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Government Railway Police (GRP) along with the fire department rushed to the spot to douse the flames, they said.
The blaze was brought under control but over 150 vehicles were reduced to ashes, they added.
Additional Divisional Railway Manager Lalji Chaudhary expressed regret over the incident.
He said that the parking stand was set up for railway employees and because of the fire there has been a lot of damage.
There has been no loss of life of any kind in the fire, Chaudhary said, adding that a committee has been formed to investigate the matter.
